Leading With Love on the Line

I spend a lot of time on airplanes these days.  I love getting to work with amazing organizations across the country but that inevitably means hours and hours in airports.  All these miles I’ve logged have afforded me the opportunity to have “status” on most airlines.  I thoroughly enjoy the perks of better seats and […]

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Legacy Like King

Character Perseverance Fierce conviction Resilience Sacrifice This day as we honor the life and leadership of Martin Luther King Jr, his words remind me of the significance and sacrifice of leadership.  History is the greatest tell of true leadership. Leadership is not a life of comfort and convenience.  The measure of our leadership is defined […]

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My 2016 Best Books List

Well, it’s here. The end of the year. One of my favorite things to do each year is to review the list of books that I’ve read.  [Note: I keep a reading log throughout the year to keep track of everything I’ve read.]  I’m fascinated by how books shape me and how certain books provide […]

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2017 Coaching Group for Women Leaders

   2017 Coaching Group for Women Leaders with Jenni Catron and Jeanne Stevens Do you ever free frustrated with the complexity you face as a leader? Do you struggle with loneliness and isolation because you’re the only female in your leadership circle? Do you sometimes feel inadequate because of the challenges of leadership? Trust us, […]

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Permission to Pause

I was talking with a leader recently who is wrestling with exhaustion and fear of burnout. As a leader of a fast-growing non-profit, she has been running hard for several years. The ministry has amazing momentum and yet she is desperate for a break. The demands are intense. The needs are growing and some down […]

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New Coaching Group Dates Announced!

Some of my best leadership development has occurred in the context of a small group of peers who find themselves wrestling with the challenges of daily life as a high capacity leader. That’s why I believe in the power of coaching groups for intensive leadership development. Do you ever feel frustrated with the complexity you […]

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Looking for Trouble? 3 Ways to Plan More and Worry Less

My husband frequently tells me that if there isn’t something for me to worry about, I’ll find something to worry about. I’ve been this way ever since I can remember. I’m a worrier. I like to blame it on my wiring… my DNA… my personality. I’m a planner… a strategist.   I’m supposed to “worry” about […]

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